Bilara Dog Anal Blog ✦

Anal glands are two small sacs located on either side of a dog's anus. They produce a distinct, strong-smelling fluid used primarily for scent marking and communication with other canine species. Common Clinical Problems

Do not attempt expression if the area is red, hot, or swollen — that could rupture an abscess and cause sepsis. Bilara Dog Anal Blog

: If the area is swollen, red, or if your dog is in visible pain, do not attempt to express the glands. This could indicate an abscess that requires medical intervention from an emergency animal hospital . Anal glands are two small sacs located on